John Kerry: “I believe it should first seek a congressional debate on a declaration…”

On the recordMarch 16, 2011

I believe it should first seek a congressional debate on a declaration of war under article I, section 8 of the Constitution.

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Kerry emphasizes the need for congressional debate before military action in Libya.

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